Christ The True And Better Adam – Sunday Songs

Gary Ware

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May 2, 2021

A live rendition of Christ The True And Better Adam by Keith and Kristyn Getty, with Matt Boswell and Matt Papa.

The lyrics:
1
Christ, the true and better Adam, Son of God and Son of man
Who, when tempted in the garden, never yielded, never sinned
He Who makes the many righteous, brings us back to life again
Dying, He reversed the curse, then rising, crushed the serpent’s head
2
Christ, the true and better Isaac humble son of sacrifice
Who would climb the fearful mountain, there to offer up his life
Laid with faith upon the altar Father’s joy and only son
There salvation was provided oh, what full and boundless love
Chorus
Amen, amen from beginning to end
Christ the story His the glory alleluia, amen
3
Christ, the true and better Moses, called to lead a people home
Standing bold to earthly powers, God’s great glory to be known
With His arms stretched wide to heaven, see the waters part in two
See the veil is torn forever, cleansed with blood we pass now through
4
Christ, the true and better David lowly shepherd, mighty King
He the champion in the battle, where, o death, is now thy sting
In our place He bled and conquered, crown Him Lord of Majesty
He shall be the throne forever we shall e’re His people be

Words and Music: Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Matt Papa.
© 2020 Getty Music (Admin by Music Services)

Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 18

Gary Ware

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May 2, 2021

Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 18

Q & A 66
Q What is that union which the elect have with Christ?
A The union which the elect have with Christ is the work of God’s grace *1, whereby they are spiritually and mystically, yet really and inseparably, joined to Christ as their head and husband *2; which is done in their effectual calling *3.

Q & A 67
Q What is effectual calling?
A Effectual calling is the work of God’s almighty power and grace *4, whereby (out of his free and special love to his elect, and from nothing in them moving him thereunto) *5 he doth, in his accepted time, invite and draw them to Jesus Christ, by his Word and Spirit *6; savingly enlightening their minds *7, renewing and powerfully determining their wills *8, so as they (although in themselves dead in sin) are hereby made willing and able freely to answer his call, and to accept and embrace the grace offered and conveyed therein *9.

Q & A 68
Q Are the elect only effectually called?
A All the elect, and they only, are effectually called: *10 although others may be, and often are, outwardly called by the ministry of the Word *11, and have some common operations of the Spirit *12; who, for their wilful neglect and contempt of the grace offered to them, being justly left in their unbelief, do never truly come to Jesus Christ *13.

Q & A 69
Q What is the communion in grace which the members of the invisible church have with Christ?
A The communion in grace which the members of the invisible church have with Christ, is their partaking of the virtue of his mediation, in their justification,14 adoption *15, sanctification, and whatever else, in this life, manifests their union with him *16.

*1 Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 2:6-7.
*2 1 Corinthians 6:17; John 10:28; Ephesians 5:23, 30.
*3 1 Peter 5:10; 1 Corinthians 1:9.
*4 John 5:25; Ephesians 1:18-20; 2 Timothy 1:8-9.
*5 Titus 3:4-5; Ephesians 2:4-5, 7-9; Romans 9:11.
*6 2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; John 6:44; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14.
*7 Acts 26:18; 1 Corinthians 2:10, 12.
*8 Ezekiel 11:19; Ezekiel 36:26-27; John 6:45.
*9 Ephesians 2:5; Philippians 2:13; Deuteronomy 30:6.
*10 Acts 13:48.
*11 Matthew 22:14.
*12 Matthew 7:2; Hebrews 6:4-6.
*13 John 12:38-40; Acts 28:25-27; John 6:64-65; Psalm 81:11-12.
*14 Romans 8:30.
*15 Ephesians 1:5.
*16 1 Corinthians 1:30.

The Sermon Is Neither Immaculate Or Merely Human (via William Willimon)

Gary Ware

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May 1, 2021

A biblical sermon is God communicating with humanity. The words are completely human. And yet God is active.

In preaching, God solicits our participation in communication, utilising preachers to draw the world into conversation. No sermon is immaculately conceived; it’s words of a thoroughly human preacher delivered in the name of the same relentlessly redemptive God who took interest in Samuel, Eli and sons, Jonah, Peter, and Mary. At the same time, no sermon is merely human public address; God produces more in the sermon than we can tell.

Preachers Dare, Will Willimon, Abingdon Press, Nashville, 2020, pg 91.

The ‘Yes’ To Every Promise (preparing for MGPC 2/5/2021)

Gary Ware

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May 1, 2021

Disciples of Jesus ground their integrity and identity in the life God gives them in the Gospel, not on their capacity to be popular through pleasing people.

For those unable to join us at MGPC, the service will be live-streamed.
The video is available at our website and youtube channel.

Song: All My Ways
Welcome:
Call to Worship
Song: Blessed Be Your Name
Prayer Of Confession
Song: It Is Well With My Soul (Rejoice 586)
Affirming our Faith
Song: Now To The King Of Heaven (Rejoice 235)
Bible Reading: Ezra 1:1-2:1
Bible Memorisation: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Song: Come Now Almighty King (Rejoice 91)
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4
Sermon: The ‘Yes’ To Every Promise
Announcements:
Pastoral Prayer:
Closing Blessing
Song: Cornerstone

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